The mission of the Biology program is to provide students with
the resources to develop a broad knowledge base in biology and the
skills necessary to be successful in attaining their chosen career
goals for entry into pre-professional health care fields such as
medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy or for entry into biology graduate
programs or entry-level positions in field biology. In
addition to the factual content, students learn the historical
basis and the scientific methodology of each major conceptual area
of biology.

Graduation Requirements

Some courses taken for the minor may simultaneously fulfill
general education requirements. Please see the Graduation
Requirements (bachelor's degrees) section of this catalog for
information on the general education program.

Students
should note that the minor contributes between four and 12 hours
toward the required 39 hours of 3000-4000 level
coursework.

Program Requirements:
36-39 hours

Along with the general education program and a major, students
must complete the minor's prerequisites, core requirements, and
related studies requirements and must select program electives as
indicated.